"Cassi? You're still here? I thought you left a few hours ago," Don said as he came into the science lab. A large, rusted bus was parked inside and Cassi was working on the engine.

She looked up and grinned, "Nah, I decided to work on an old bus I found. I was going to leave, that's why Leo has my necklace right now." Cassi stood up straight, brushed her bangs out of her eyes, and unknowingly smudged oil on her cheek. "What time is it?"

"Seven thirty. Didn't you say good-bye to us around two?"

"Yeah, and I've been here ever since," She said with a laugh. "I figure this bus might come in handy for looking after Sugar. I'll be able to get around her home quicker and bring supplies and things with me."

"Need some help?"

"Sure, I'd love some."

The two worked on the bus for a while, Cassi trying to start it every so often. Each time, they had no luck. Both were determined to get the bus to start, and finally, the roar of the engine was heard.

"We did it!" Cassi cheered.

"I'll say," Don grinned as he climbed up into the bus. "Now you just need to touch up the inside of the bus. I doubt whether you'd be able to transport much in this thing."

Cassi turned and surveyed the back of the bus, "Yeah, you're probably right about that. Another day's project."

"If you need a hand, I'd be glad to help out." He offered.

"Thanks Donnie, I may take you up on that."

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"So? Are you ready?" Cassi asked the others nervously. "You can turn off your projectors you know." She added, a small grin spreading along her face as she looked at the four 'humans' before her. The nineteen-year-old was a human as well.

"Oh, right!" Donny said as he hit the switch. The others turned theirs off as well. Cassi reached into her purse and pulled the black case that held her necklace. After opening it, she gently took the golden chain in her hands and swung it around her neck. Her hands were shaking so much that she couldn't fasten the latch.

"Here." Leo said as he fastened it for her.

"Thanks!" She told him with an appreciative smile. Cassi glanced in the mirror in the small dressing room and caught the jealous looks Mike and Raph shot at Leo. Someone rapped on the dressing room door.

"You guys are on in ten. If you could please come with me backstage?"

"Sure, we're just about ready." Cassi called back. She turned to the boys. "This is it. Remember, play like we rehearsed and let me do the talking unless…"

"…Unless we're asked a direct question. We got it Cassi." Raph told her.

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The audience erupted when they had finished playing. It blew Cassi away. She knew they were becoming popular, but she didn't realize how. The four boys were stunned as well. All five bowed to the crowd as the talk show host introduced them.

"Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for Shell Shock!" The crowd roared again as the nervous yet excited group went to sit down. As their names were said, they waved to the audience. "We have Cassiopeia, Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo." When the crowd had settled down, the host turned to the turtles. "Thank-you guys for joining me."

"Thank-you for having us." Cassi replied.

"There's been a rumour floating around New York that those aren't your real names. Are they?"

"Yes, actually they are, as odd as they may be."

"Why the costumes?"

"We have two reasons. The first is privacy. No one knows what we really look like, so they won't recognize us. The second is their last name, Turtle. I just decided to be a turtle too." Cassi explained.

"Yeah, she thought a Gecko would be too out of place!" Mike said, and everyone laughed, including Cassi. "Though, she may be a Turtle someday."

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"What have I done?" Cassi asked herself. She was sitting alone on the platform where she and Leo used to meet.

"What do you mean?" Leo asked, walking up to her. Cassi wasn't surprised to see him. Somehow, he always was there when she needed someone to talk to.

"The others are in love with me too. You didn't see it, but earlier today Mike and Raph gave you a nasty look, just because you did up my necklace." Leo looked stunned, but he didn't say anything as she continued. "You heard Mike's comment. I don't get it, Leo. I've only been on one date with Mikey, one unofficial date with Don and two with Raph - although they weren't official either."

"When were you with Don?"

"It was a while ago. I was doing some work in my lab and Don came in and helped me for a while. He nearly kissed me after he wiped some oil off of my face, but he stopped himself."

"I know about one with Raph, - I was in the studio and I heard you two yelling - but when was the other one?" He asked, and Cassi smiled slightly.

"Come now, Leonardo, it is not so hard to understand." She said, using a Japanese accent.

"You're Celveliare?" Cassi just nodded in response. A short silence fell between them.

"It's late; I probably should be getting home." She said as she unhooked her necklace. You're not going to ask me anything important anyways. I'm slipping away from you and you still don't get it.

"Are you doing anything tomorrow night?" He asked as he took her necklace from her.

Cassi smiled, "Not yet."

"Meet me here at 7:00 tomorrow night." Leo instructed. The brunette nodded, then said goodnight.

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